Product Description

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Gain a brief yet clear understanding for Mormon teaching from a former Latter Day Saint. This 93 page book focuses primarily on the Book of Mormon, explaining its contents, its theology, along with insights in approaching your LDS neighbors with sensitivity and understanding.

Product Information

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Format: DRM Protected ePubVendor: ZondervanPublication Date: 2009

ISBN: 9780310590682ISBN-13: 9780310590682UPC: 025986590680

Publisher's Description

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Mormons, or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, form a growing population in both numbers and influence. Yet few people have more than a passing knowledge of the document that defines and drives this important movementthe Book of Mormon. A former Mormon and an adult convert to Christianity, author Ross Anderson provides a clear summary of the Book of Mormon including its history, teachings, and unique features. Stories from the author and other ex-Mormons illustrate the use of Mormon scripture in the Latter-day Saint church. Anderson gives special attention to how the Book of Mormon relates to Christian beliefs about God, Jesus, and the Bible. With discussion questions to facilitate group use and a focus on providing an accurate portrayal of Mormons beliefs, Understanding the Book of Mormon is an indispensable guide for anyone wishing to become more familiar with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its most formative scripture.

Author Bio

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Ross Anderson (D.Min., Salt Lake Seminary) is the founding pastor of Wasatch Evangelical Free Church in Roy, Utah, where he served for twenty-eight years. He is currently a teaching pastor at Alpine Community Church, a multisite congregation in northern Utah, and Director of Utah Advance Ministries. He was born in Utah and raised in California as an active member of the Mormon (Latter-day Saint) Church. His passions including planting culturally appropriate churches in Utah and incorporating former Mormons into the local church.

While this book does not detail Mormon Doctrine, it does an excellent job describing how Mormon doctrine has been derived. Definitely worth reading as it only took me a couple of hours and I felt very informed on how they relate the Bible and other Mormon works of "scripture". I also felt that the author was sensitive enough that you could give this to a Mormon friend who is sincerely wanting to know for themselves the history of the Book of Mormon.

This book is an excellent resource for anyone who is seeking to witness to Mormons in a kind and respectful manner. The author is very respectful in his treatment of these topics and sought out LDS for their input in the controversial sections of the book. This book provides an overview of Book of Mormon themes and doctrines as well as a summary of key teachings in the Doctrine and Covenants. The book also examines LDS claims in light of historical and archeological research, and responds to LDS apologists' attempts to prove the Book of Mormon authenticity using literary evidence and parallels to ancient Near East practices. Excellent book!